The Space Systems category explores how orbit is becoming a decisive domain in modern defense. It covers military satellites, reconnaissance constellations, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), global navigation systems, and space-based ISR capabilities. This section looks at launch platforms, resilient communications from orbit, and the growing role of space assets in integrated warfare. From early warning against missile threats to battlefield connectivity and persistent surveillance, we highlight the technologies that extend military power beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
On April 25, 2024, Chinese astronauts Tang Hongbo and Tang Shengjie completed their fourth extravehicular activity (EVA) of the Shenzhou-17 mission. Conducted from the Tiangong space station’s Wentian lab module,...
Moog Inc. has achieved a critical milestone in the development of next-generation spacecraft propulsion by completing its high-velocity propulsion systems and initiating the next phase of spacecraft integration. This marks...
China’s Long March 2D (LM-2D) launch vehicle has reached a major operational milestone with its 100th mission on June 5, 2024. The rocket successfully deployed two Yaogan-39 remote sensing satellites...
Electro Optic Systems (EOS), an Australian defense technology firm specializing in space and remote weapon systems, has unveiled its new Atlas Space Control capability. Designed to address the growing risks...
Sierra Space has successfully passed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its missile tracking satellites under the U.S. Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 2 Tracking Layer program. This milestone confirms...
Australian startup Blackstar Space is preparing to enter the competitive small launch market with its Kinetica 2 rocket—a solid-fueled orbital vehicle slated for a maiden flight in late 2025. Designed...
Astroscale and HEO Robotics have entered a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing space domain awareness (SDA) for allied nations. By combining Astroscale’s in-orbit servicing capabilities with HEO’s unique non-Earth imaging...
Firefly Aerospace’s latest attempt to demonstrate its Alpha rocket’s viability ended in failure during a critical U.S. Space Force mission. The mishap underscores persistent reliability issues with the company’s small...
Terran Orbital has completed delivery of all 42 satellite buses to Lockheed Martin in support of the U.S. Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer (T1TL). This milestone marks...
Germany has announced a landmark €35 billion investment in military space capabilities over the next decade. The move reflects growing concerns within NATO over threats posed by Russian and Chinese...
